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ABC 51

1952 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,586 mi
Last recorded46,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1952 Bentley R Type45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 51
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,586 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,353 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,086 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,964 miles

Oil leak

oil on both front brake back plates

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 45,590 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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ABC 51 is a 1952 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 45,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley R Type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABC 51, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley R Type typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 74 years old, this Bentley R Type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABC 51 registered?

ABC 51 is a 1952 Bentley R Type, first registered on 20 November 1952.

Is ABC 51 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABC 51 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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